How to find cheap flights to Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Reykjavik Airport is R 12,094. A return plane ticket to RKV right now is R 23,062.
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To get cheap tickets to Reykjavik, where Reykjavik Airport is located, book seven months ahead. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
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If you're not in a hurry to travel to Reykjavik, think about taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Reykjavik Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Reykjavik in December.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to RKV that suits your itinerary and budget.
Head to Reykjavik in June if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to RKV, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
October is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Reykjavik then.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Reykjavik, with averages of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in December, when they range from -6ºC (21ºF) to 4ºC (39ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? June is the driest month in Reykjavik, averaging seven days of rain.
It's rainiest during January, which gets around 14 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Reykjavik Airport (RKV): What you need to know
Go straight to Reykjavik with Flugfélag Íslands or Norlandair. These top airlines operate direct flights to Reykjavik Airport.
Flugfélag Íslands is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 75% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a great option when reserving your RKV plane ticket.
The timezone at RKV is UTC+0.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Reykjavik Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to RKV:
If you're catching a connecting flight from Reykjavik Airport or travelling home from there, you're likely to stay on schedule. Up to 81% of all departures from RKV touch down on time.
Reykjavik Airport is located in Reykjavik, Greater Reykjavík, Iceland.
Getting to central Reykjavik from Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
RKV is about 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to RKV.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 20 minutes.
Reykjavik is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Reykjavik highlights
Jump off your flight to Reykjavik and find your way to these must-visit attractions:
The Northern Light Centre: A classic place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.80 kilometres northwest of the city centre in Örfirisey.
Sun Voyager: Hit up this landmark next. Around 0.97 kilometres east of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Reykjavik experience.
How to get to Akranes from Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Going directly to Akranes? From RKV, it'll take around 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 48 kilometres from the airport.
Public transport will bring you to Akranes in 1 hour 25 minutes or so.
Travelling from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Selfoss
Selfoss is around 48 kilometres from Reykjavik Airport. If that's your destination, the ride by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
It'll take you 50 minutes or so to drive to Selfoss.
Explore more of Iceland
There's plenty more of Iceland waiting for you to discover. Around 3 kilometres south of Reykjavik, set out for Kópavogur. What not to miss? Start with Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
Another city in Iceland that belongs on your itinerary is Hafnarfjörður. From Reykjavik, it's roughly 8 kilometres south and offers top sights like Vidistadatun Sculpture Park and Ytri Tunga Beach. Spend a little time at Helgafell too.
Make room for new experiences in Akureyri, which is roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik. Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn are reasons to go. You can get to this city by flying to Akureyri Airport (AEY).
